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Diploma in Sustainable Built Environment (R61)

School of Engineering, Diploma in Green Building Energy Management(R41)_DGEM

What You Will Learn

Flourish in the built environment industry with this diploma. 
 
Looking forward to a flourishing career in the Built Environment and Architecture, Engineering & Construction industry? 
 
The Diploma in Sustainable Built Environment (DSBE) introduces the latest digital and smart technologies into the curriculum to transform students to take up a wide range of job roles in the exciting and future-ready Built Environment and Architecture, Engineering & Construction industry. 
 
With DSBE, you will acquire in-depth knowledge of Integrated Digital Delivery (IDD), Virtual Design and Construction (VDC), Environmental Sustainability Design, Smart Buildings, and Facilities Management. Riding on the wave of the digital revolution and rapid urbanisation, you will be using the Building Information Modelling (BIM) to simulate the performance of buildings and integrate work processes. 
 
You will be able to pursue professional certification in Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Digital Delivery Management (DDM) during your studies in DSBE. You will also gain access to cutting-edge equipment as you learn in our joint laboratories supported by leading companies from the industry.  

This is a dynamic industry, blending a myriad different disciplines that contribute to a more sustainable built environment. The course primes students for gainful careers, equipping them to shape the built environment of the future.

Er. Yvonne Soh
Executive Director, Singapore Green Building Council

The course structure consists of general, discipline, and specialisation modules. There is also an industry orientation component.

General Modules

Discipline Modules

Electives Modules

Select ONE of the following options: 

Option A: Select Elective modules totalling 12 MCs from the list of modules in the Minor programmes that are applicable to the Diploma and/or from the modules listed below

Option B: Select a Minor Programme

Option C: Select a CET-based Certificate programme and/or Elective module(s) from the list of modules in the Minor programmes that are applicable to the Diploma (only for eligible students)

Learn how you can customise your learning pathways here

Industry Orientation Programme Modules

* Some module codes and synopses are pending confirmation and may be subject to change

GCE O-level

Aggregate TypeRange of Net ELR2B2 for 2024 JAEMinimum Entry Requirements/Grade
ELR2B2-C 16 to 26*
  • English Language: D7
  • Mathematics (Elementary/Additional): C6
  • Any one of the following subjects: C6
    - Biology
    - Biotechnology
    - Chemistry
    - Computing / Computer Studies
    - Design & Technology
    - Electronics / Fundamentals of Electronics
    - Physics
    - Science (Chemistry, Biology)
    - Science (Physics, Biology)
    - Science (Physics, Chemistry)
Courses with remaining vacancies after JAE posting are indicated with an asterisk (*). In order to appeal to these courses with vacancies, students need only meet the course’s MERs. Do note that meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee placement, as appeals posting is in order of merit, and subjected to available vacancies in the course.

Nitec/Higher Nitec

Minimum net GPA (Nitec)Relevant Qualifications (Nitec)
Nitec ≥ 3.5
  • NT12 Architectural Technology
  • NT13 Built Environment (Mechanical & Electrical Services)
  • NT14 Mechatronics & Robotics
  • NT15 Urban Greenery & Landscape
  • NT17 Automotive Technology
  • NT19 Electronics & Internet of Things
  • NT21 Architectural Drafting/ Building Drafting (Architectural)
  • NT23 Civil & Structural Drafting/ Building Drafting (Civil & Structural)
  • NT24 Electronics/ Electronics Servicing/ Electronics (Broadband Technology & Services)/ Electronics (Computer & Networking)/ Electronics Instrumentation)/ Electronics (Mobile Devices)/ Electronics (Wafer Fabrication)/ Electronics (Wireless LAN)
  • NT25 Electro-Mechanical Servicing/ Mechatronics/ Mechatronics (Automation Technology)/ Mechatronics (Equipment Assembly)/ Mechatronics (Medical Technology)
  • NT26 Electrical Fitting & Installation/ Electrical Installation & Servicing/ Electrical Technology/ Electrical Technology (Installation & Servicing)
  • NT27 Electrical Power & Machines/ Electrical Technology (Power & Control)/ Electrical Technology (Power & Machines)
  • NT28 Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration/ Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration Mechanics/ Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration Technology
  • NT29 Automotive Mechanics (Construction Equipment)/ Automotive Technology (Construction Equipment)/ Automotive Technology (Heavy Vehicles)
  • NT30 Maintenance Fitting/ Mechanical Servicing/ Mechanical Technology
  • NT31 Automotive Mechanics (Light Vehicles)/ Automotive Technology (Light Vehicles)/ Diesel Engine Mechanics/ Motor Vehicle Mechanics
  • NT32 Precision Machining/ Precision Engineering (Machining)
  • NT37 Precision Engineering (Injection Mould)/ Precision Engineering (Press Tool)/ Precision Engineering (Tool & Mould)/ Precision Tooling/ Tool & Die - Making
  • NT38 Building Servicing/ Building Services Technology/ Building Services Technology (Air-conditioning & Refrigeration)/ Building Services Technology (Mechanical & Electrical Services)/ Facility Technology (Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration)
  • NT39 Chemical Process Technology/ Chemical Process Technology (Biologics)/ Chemical Process Technology (Petrochemicals)/ Chemical Process Technology (Pharmaceuticals)/ Chemical Process Technology (Process Instrumentation)
  • NT40 Info-Communications Technology (Networking & System Administration) / Infocomm Technology
  • NT41 Multimedia Technology
  • NT42 Marine Technology /Marine Mechanics
  • NT43 Mechanical-Electrical Drafting
  • NT46 Product Design
  • NT47 Communications Technology
  • NT48 Precision Engineering (Aerospace)
  • NT49 Marine Electrical Technology
  • NT50 Port Equipment Technology
  • NT51 Aircraft Maintenance (Mechanical)
  • NT53 Aerospace Technology
  • NT57 Security Technology
  • NT59 Aerospace Avionics
  • NT60 Electrical Technology (Lighting & Sound)
  • NT61 Facility Technology (Landscaping Services)
  • NT62 Machine Building Technology/ Machine Technology
  • NT63 Facility Technology (Mechanical & Electrical Services)
  • NT64 Medical Manufacturing Technology
  • NT65 Space Design (Architecture)
  • NT66 Space Design (Interior & Exhibition) / Interior & Exhibition Desgn
  • NT67 Aerospace Machining Technology
  • NT68 Laser & Tooling Technology/ Semiconductor Tooling Technology
  • NT73 Facility Technology (Vertical Transportation) / Built Environment (Vertical Transportation)
  • NT74 Mobile Systems & Services / Info-communications Technology (Mobile Networks & Applications)
  • NT75 Rapid Transit Technology
  • NT76 Semiconductor Technology / Electronics (Microelectronics)
  • NT79 Info-Communications Technology (Cloud Computing)
  • NT88 Electronics (Display Technology)
  • NT96 Electronics, Computer Networking and Communications
  • NT97 Microelectronics
  • NT98 Digital & Precision Engineering
Higher Nitec ≥ 2.0
  • IT21 Electro-Mechanical Engineering
  • IT22 Mechatronics Engineering
  • IT31 Electrical Engineering
  • IT41 Electronics Engineering/Industrial Electronics Engineering
  • IT50 Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration Engineering
  • IT51 Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Design/Mechanical & Electrical Drafting & Design
  • IT52 Mechanical Engineering
  • IT54 Mechanical Engineering Drawing & Design
  • IT55 Manufacturing Engineering
  • IT56 Information Technology
  • IT57 Wireless Technology
  • IT58 Biotechnology/Biochemical Technology
  • IT59 Chemical Technology
  • IT60 Marine & Offshore Technology/Marine Offshore Engineering
  • IT61 Network Security Technology / Cyber & Network Security
  • IT63 Games Design & Development
  • IT64 Business Information Systems
  • IT66 Security System Integration
  • IT67 Civil & Structural Engineering Design
  • IT68 Facility Systems Design
  • IT69 Information Systems Quality
  • IT71 Offshore & Marine Engineering Design
  • IT72 Process Plant Design
  • IT73 Marine Engineering
  • IT74 Aerospace Engineering
  • IT75 Advanced Manufacturing / Engineering with Business
  • IT76 e-Business Programming
  • IT77 Facility Management
  • IT80 Space Design Technology / Architectural Technology
  • IT85 Precision Engineering
  • IT86 Rapid Transit Engineering
  • IT87 Landscape Management & Design
  • IT88 IT Applications Development
  • IT89 IT Systems & Networks
  • IT90 Automotive Engineering
  • IT91 Robotics & Smart Systems
  • IT94 Integrated Mechanical & Electrical Design
  • IT95 Data Engineering
  • IT97 AI Applications

GCE A-Level

Minimum Entry Requirements

Note:

For more details on admission using Singapore Cambridge GCE A-levels qualifications, please refer to our webpage at www.rp.edu.sg.

Note:

Admission to RP is based on academic merit and subjected to available vacancies of our diploma programmes. Meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee that applicants will be offered a placement in the diploma programme. These requirements are set in place to ensure fairness to all applicants.

Career Opportunities

You are well-placed to take on various engineering positions in Built Environment Industry such as: 

  • Assistant Engineer (Mechanical/Electrical) 
  • Assistant Engineer (Sustainable Design)
  • BIM Modeller/Coordinator
  • Facilities Executive Assistant
  • Specialist in BIM and Digital Delivery 

Further Studies

Discover exciting opportunities for further studies!

RP graduates are well-placed to embark on meaningful careers, immediately after graduation. They are also able to improve their employability by taking part-time courses or SkillsFuture Work-Study Programmes. 
 
RP graduates can pursue further studies in a wide range of built environment and engineering courses in top local and overseas universities. RP graduates may complete their degrees in just over two or three years in a four-year programme in local universities which include: 

  • Nanyang Technological University
  • National University of Singapore
  • Singapore Institute of Technology 
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Last updated on 10 Jun 2024